1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1966 Ford Galaxie is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 6,387 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Galaxie (236 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 628 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1966 Ford Galaxie | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Galaxie | 190 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6387 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |